CVE-2019-20024
CVE-2019-20024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Saitoha Libsixel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Saitoha Libsixel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in image_buffer_resize in fromsixel.c in libsixel before 1.8.4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-20024?
- A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in image_buffer_resize in fromsixel.c in libsixel before 1.8.4.
- How severe is CVE-2019-20024?
- CVE-2019-20024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-20024 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-20024?
- CVE-2019-20024 affects Saitoha Libsixel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-20024?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-20024 published?
- CVE-2019-20024 was published on 2019-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:saitoha:libsixel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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